Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
United States119th CongressHR-1190House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 24, 2025
Summary
This legislation aims to enhance capital access for rural-area small businesses by amending the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It specifically modifies Section 4(j) of the Act, which governs aspects related to small business capital formation. The bill inserts "rural-area small businesses" into two existing clauses within this section, placing them alongside "women-owned small businesses." This change is intended to ensure that programs and initiatives designed to facilitate capital formation for small businesses explicitly include and benefit those located in rural areas. By expanding the scope of these provisions, the bill seeks to foster economic growth and job creation in rural communities.
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Timeline
Latest companion bill action
S-577: Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2873-2874)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Senate